Tuesday at Dobbs'

Freddie Dobbs

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Jan 29, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Motorcycle Modifications and a Doubled Insurance Premium
Motorcycle modifications and the appeal of getting your knee down Find me on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/freedom_machines_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedommachinespodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs Web: www.freddiedobbs.com Got a question or story to share? hi@thefreedommachines.com
Jan 21, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
An Old Harley or a New Enfield? | How to Make Your Bike A2 Compliant
I share the thoughts of a Harley Davidson and Royal Enfield owner- what would they pick? And what's the best way to navigate picking an A2 motorbike? Find me on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/freedom_machines_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedommachinespodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs Web: www.freddiedobbs.com Got a question or story to share? hi@thefreedommachines.com
Jan 11, 2023 · 46 min
Affording the Motorcycle You Want without Wasting Time | Harley Davidson Reliability
I discuss your thoughts on buying a motprcycle without losing years in time. And a Harley Davidson rider who uses his bike as a commuter shares his thoughts on reliability. Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Jan 7, 2023 · 47 min
A Motorbike for the Price of a Train Season Ticket
With the current issues of striking railway employees, I look at what motorcycles can be purchased for the same (or often far less!) than an annual rail pass. Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Dec 31, 2022 · 40 min
Financial Freedom vs Buying a Dream Motorcycle
I discuss the often tough choice of balancing finncial freedom and the desire to purchase a dream motorcycle. Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Dec 22, 2022 · 53 min
How Bad Can E10 Fuel be for Your Motorcycle?
I take a look at E10 fuel and the issues and try to find a 55hp+ motorcycle for around £4,000 that has a low seat height. Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 on Facebook that I discussed: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/715419076672429/ A video on YouTube: search for the channel “Pint Sized Biker” on YouTube. Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs
Dec 15, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
Is it Possible that a Lesser Motorcycle is Actually the Right Bike for You?
I catch up with all of your motorcycle-related questions. The BSA Gold Star or the Royal Enfield Classic 350, a great learner bike and sports bike enthusiasts get there say. Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Dec 2, 2022 · 50 min
A Honda Rebel 1100...or a Sportster | What bikes for a Shorter Rider?
A Harley Davidson Sportster, or a Honda Rebel? The best bikes for a shorter rider? Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Nov 25, 2022 · 59 min
Garage Nightmares and How Much HP is Needed for Two-Up Motorcycle Touring?
To pick up a pair of the Course Raw Denim Jeans from XLMOTO (just £43), you can click here: https://bit.ly/3hKn0EE Garage nightmares- what happens behind closed doors. And how much hp is required for two-up touring? Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Nov 16, 2022 · 37 min
How Important is Service History When Shopping for a Used Motorcycle? | And Should You Wear All the Gear All the Time?
How much emphasis and importance do you place on fully stamped service history when motorcycle shopping? Should you wear all of the ger all of the time? And a shortlist of modern classic motorcycles for a new rider! Find me on: www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs www.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Nov 9, 2022 · 43 min
The New Royal Enfield Super Meteor and Is Modifying Your Bike a Good Idea?
The XLMOTO Black November Sale has some huge discounts throughout the month. You can find the sale here: https://bit.ly/3NorXif I look into the upcoming Royal Enfield Super Meteor, as well as discuss your thoughts on the new subscription style way of deciding what optional extras you have on your bike. And is modifying your motorcycle a good idea? Find me on: www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs www.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Nov 2, 2022 · 39 min
The Best Modern Classic That Can Do It All | How the Cost of Motorbikes is Rising
I attempt to help a rider decide upon the best modern classic motorcycle for a tall rider, riding 2up, with some light touring and city riding. The bikes discussed today: Triumph T120 Triumph 1200 Scrambler XC Honda CB1100 Kawasaki GPZ (1980s) Suzuki Bandit 650 S (injected, water cooled) Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs
Oct 25, 2022 · 38 min
A Comfortable Two Up Motorbike for Under £4k and a Beautiful Classic Yamaha for Under £3k
I search for a comfortable 2-up motorbike for under £4k and a beautiful classic Yamaha for under £3k ________________ Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs ________________ The motorbikes discussed: Yamaha XS1100 (1978 to mid 1980s) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275483583424?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-HlkUTLeRMy&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=L7G_yHubTqK&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY BMW F800: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1696451890724573/ Triumph Tiger: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1517643232032768/
Oct 19, 2022 · 36 min
Owning a Motorcycle vs the Stress of Overheads- What's the Happy Medium?
Hoday I look at the overheads of owning a bike and how that can affect our enjoyment of riding. What is the happy medium; the desire to own one's dream motorbike vs the stress of overheads? _________ The bikes mentioned today: Honday Monkey Honda Grom Royal Enfield Meteor Indian Springfield Dark Horse _________ Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Oct 15, 2022 · 29 min
The Triumph Speed Twin 900, and What Used Bike Could I Buy for the Price of a New Royal Enfield Hunter?
Thanks to Sizzapp, the motorcycle rider's mate and tracker, for sponsoring this week's episode! _____ I take a look at the newly named Triumph Speed Twin 900, as well as looking at what used bike I could buy for the same price as a new Royal Enfield Hunter. You can find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Oct 5, 2022 · 40 min
Should You Buy a Winter Hack, a Sub $7k Retro, and Does the Government Really Care About Electrification?
Use code 15DOBBS for 15% off everything at XLMOTO (minumum spend of £100: https://bit.ly/3DL7wt5 ______________ What are the pros and cons of buying a winter hack? And do governments really care about electrification? Will it ever work? Is it now the end of the road for big capacity motorcycles? _________ The bikes discussed today: Triumph Street Twin Honda CB1100 Kawasaki Z900RS _________ Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Sep 28, 2022 · 35 min
A Suzuki GSX1400 or a Kawasaki ZXR1200?
Use code 15DOBBS and click here for 15% off everything at XLMOTO (minimum £100 spend). I take a look at two big beasts from the mid 2000s, and see how things have changed with their value since I last looked. And are we experiencing a repeat of the diesel scrappage scheme? Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Sep 23, 2022 · 35 min
When it Comes to Used Bike Value, do We Value Character or Performance More?
Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week's episode! I take a look at what we value more in used motorbikes; character, or competency. Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Sep 23, 2022 · 31 min
Written Off Motorcycles. Are There Bargains to Be Had?
Since finding out the news of my Bonneville's history, I decide to see what bargains there may be of written off motorcycles on Autotrader. Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
Sep 8, 2022 · 37 min
Used BMW R18 Prices, and a £5k Rival
I discuss this week's motorbiking topics, as well as your thoughts. I take a look at a the interesting used BMW R18 market, as well as a £5k Japanese rival. www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs